The Cherry Blossom Run
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Mesa, Washington
- Price $11.60 - $48.70
- Races 10 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the delightful Cherry Blossom Run on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Othello, Franklin. This vibrant event features breathtaking courses through the stunning Rowley & Hawkins Fruit Farms, renowned for their cherry blossoms and rich farming heritage. Runners and walkers of all ages can choose from three exciting race distances: a flat 1-mile course perfect for families, a scenic 5K that includes some hills, and a captivating 10K that showcases a variety of blossoms, including apples, peaches, apricots, and both sweet and tart cherries.
The Cherry Blossom Run is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of spring and community. Each participant will receive a race t-shirt, a swag bag filled with farm goodies, a coupon for "Fresh Picks Fruit and Smoothies," and a participation medal. With same-day registration starting at 9:00 am and a fun-filled day ahead, including food vendors, hayrides, and activities for kids, this event promises to be a memorable experience for everyone. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the beauty of eastern Washington’s countryside and create lasting memories at this charming spring festival!
The Cherry Blossom Run is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of spring and community. Each participant will receive a race t-shirt, a swag bag filled with farm goodies, a coupon for "Fresh Picks Fruit and Smoothies," and a participation medal. With same-day registration starting at 9:00 am and a fun-filled day ahead, including food vendors, hayrides, and activities for kids, this event promises to be a memorable experience for everyone. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the beauty of eastern Washington’s countryside and create lasting memories at this charming spring festival!
Organiser's Description
The Fresh Picks Cherry Blossom Run is a beautiful features magnificent course(s) through Rowley & Hawkins Fruit Farms located near Basin City, Washington. It Features a 1 mile, 5k and 10k courses. The courses are designed to run through the most blossoms possible. Each route will travel on mostly hard packed dirt/ some gravel/dirt farm roads and down beautiful orchard rows with millions of blossoms. The 1mi is fairly flat and easy for all kids and ages to do, the 5k has some hills but also takes you through a variety of other cherry blossoms. The 10k will take you by the apples, peaches, apricots, sweet cherries, tart cherries, and vast open fields to show you some of eastern Washington's best countryside! Our families are 7th generation cherry farmers. The Rowley and Hawkins Fruit Farms and families were the pioneer growers in the Pacific Northwest and the first to grow Tart Cherries in WA State. We would like to invite you and your family to come enjoy one of the most beautiful times of the year on our farm. Runners (and walkers) of all ages are welcome. Each runner will receive a race t-shirt, swag bag with: products from our farm, coupon to our store "Fresh Picks Fruit and Smoothies", a participation medal, and other items from sponsors of the race. Bring a friend and or the kids and we look forward to seeing you on race day!
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TIMES:
9:00 am - Same day registration and Check-in opens
10:15 am - 10K --- _HEAT 1 _
10:30 am - 5K --- _HEAT 2_
10:45 am 1 mile --- _HEAT 3_
11:00 am - 5K --- _HEAT 4 _
11:15 am - 5K --- _HEAT 5_
11:30 am - 1 mile --- _HEAT 6_
11:45 am - 1 mile/5k --- _HEAT 7_
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FAQ:
Will the race be timed? YES! This year we are excited to have the race timed by Negative Split.
Is Parking close by? Yes. the parking area for the race is adjacent to the start and finish lines.
Is there Food at the location? Yes, there will be a food court with hamburgers and hotdogs and other local farm fresh products...
Are there Bathrooms and water along the race routes? Yes there are bathrooms and water stations along the routes.
Are there other activities that will be happening at the same time? Yes, there will be a hayride tour of the blossoms, cherry water races and tether ball for the kids and more...
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TIMES:
9:00 am - Same day registration and Check-in opens
10:15 am - 10K --- _HEAT 1 _
10:30 am - 5K --- _HEAT 2_
10:45 am 1 mile --- _HEAT 3_
11:00 am - 5K --- _HEAT 4 _
11:15 am - 5K --- _HEAT 5_
11:30 am - 1 mile --- _HEAT 6_
11:45 am - 1 mile/5k --- _HEAT 7_
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FAQ:
Will the race be timed? YES! This year we are excited to have the race timed by Negative Split.
Is Parking close by? Yes. the parking area for the race is adjacent to the start and finish lines.
Is there Food at the location? Yes, there will be a food court with hamburgers and hotdogs and other local farm fresh products...
Are there Bathrooms and water along the race routes? Yes there are bathrooms and water stations along the routes.
Are there other activities that will be happening at the same time? Yes, there will be a hayride tour of the blossoms, cherry water races and tether ball for the kids and more...
Races
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Youth Runners (5yr and Under Any Distance)
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$11.60
These courses go around and through the orchard. The running surface is gravel and dirt and has incline and decline. During this run you can run by an apple orchard, the peaches, the apricots, and through tart cherry orchard. -
10k Blossom Run (Heat 1)
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (10:15AM PDT)
$48.70
The course goes around and through the orchard. The running surface is gravel and dirt and has incline and decline. During this run you will run by an apple orchard and through tart cherry orchard. Each participant will receive a race t-shirt, swag bag with tart cherry products, participation medal and swag from sponsors. -
5k Blossom Run (Heat 2)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (10:30AM PDT)
$43.40
The course goes around and through the orchard. The running surface is gravel and packed dirt and has multiple inclines and declines. During this run you will run through tart cherry orchard, and through some free standing and V trellis sweet cherries with millions of blossoms. Please be advised to avoid the bees that may be out pollenating. Please follow the signs! -
1 Mile Blossom Run (12 and Older) Heat 3
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (11:00AM PDT)
$38.10
The course goes around and through the orchard. The running surface is gravel and packed dirt and has multiple inclines and declines. During this run you will run through tart cherry orchard, and through some free standing and V trellis sweet cherries with millions of blossoms. Please be advised to avoid the bees that may be out pollenating. -
Youth 1 Mile Blossom Run (6yr - 11yr) Heat 3
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (11:00AM PDT)
$27.50
The course goes around and through the orchard. The running surface is gravel and packed dirt and has multiple inclines and declines. During this run you will run through tart cherry orchard, and through some free standing and V trellis sweet cherries with millions of blossoms. Please be advised to avoid the bees that may be out pollenating. -
5k Blossom Run (Heat 4)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (11:15AM PDT)
$43.40
The course goes around and through the orchard. The running surface is gravel and packed dirt and has multiple inclines and declines. During this run you will run through tart cherry orchard, and through some free standing and V trellis sweet cherries with millions of blossoms. Please be advised to avoid the bees that may be out pollenating. Please follow the signs! -
5k Blossom Run (Heat 5)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (11:30AM PDT)
$43.40
OPENS 07 DECThe course goes around and through the orchard. The running surface is gravel and packed dirt and has multiple inclines and declines. During this run you will run through tart cherry orchard, and through some free standing and V trellis sweet cherries with millions of blossoms. Please be advised to avoid the bees that may be out pollenating. Please follow the signs! -
Youth 1 Mile Blossom Run (6yr - 11yr) Heat 6
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (11:45AM PDT)
$27.50
The course goes around and through the orchard. The running surface is gravel and packed dirt and has multiple inclines and declines. During this run you will run through tart cherry orchard, and through some free standing and V trellis sweet cherries with millions of blossoms. Please be advised to avoid the bees that may be out pollenating. -
1 Mile Blossom Run (12 and Older) Heat 6
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (11:45AM PDT)
$38.10
The course goes around and through the orchard. The running surface is gravel and packed dirt and has multiple inclines and declines. During this run you will run through tart cherry orchard, and through some free standing and V trellis sweet cherries with millions of blossoms. Please be advised to avoid the bees that may be out pollenating. -
1mile/5k Blossom Run (Heat 7)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (11:30AM PDT)
$43.40
The course goes around and through the orchard. The running surface is gravel and packed dirt and has multiple inclines and declines. During this run you will run through tart cherry orchard, and through some free standing and V trellis sweet cherries with millions of blossoms. Please be advised to avoid the bees that may be out pollenating. this is intended to be a clean up race for anyone who is running or who has not run yet could run the 1 mi or the 5k...
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